Swan River 6-8

Summary:

Swan River 6-8 is a public middle school located in Bigfork, MT, serving 79 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Bigfork Elementary District, which is ranked 223 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Swan River 6-8 has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.34%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, with lower percentages of Hispanic and Native American students. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (13.33%) and Science (27.27%) are lower than the state averages, but its Reading proficiency rate (50.67%) is higher. Swan River 6-8's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 22nd to 134th out of Montana middle schools, and it currently ranks 134th and has a 1-star rating.

Interestingly, the elementary school within the same district, Bigfork Elementary, has higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and Reading compared to the middle school, suggesting a potential performance gap. Additionally, several nearby middle schools, such as Kila 7-8, Deer Park 6-8, and Somers Middle School, have significantly higher rankings and proficiency rates than Swan River 6-8, indicating that students in the Bigfork area have access to higher-performing educational options within a reasonable distance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1205 Swan Highway
       Bigfork, MT  59911


(406) 837-4528

District: Swan River Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
134th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,504 Help


Students who attend Swan River 6-8 usually attend:

High:    Bigfork High School

Feeder schools for Swan River 6-8:

Elementary:    Swan River School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  79

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.3%
Hispanic:
7.6%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Swan River 6-8 ranks worse than 71.7% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.3%), Hispanic (7.6%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Swan River 6-8 is 17.5. (See more...)
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Compare Swan River 6-8 employs 4.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Swan River 6-8 is $7,504.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Swan River 6-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Swan River 6-8 134th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Swan River 6-8 in the ranking list.)

Swan River Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Swan River Elementary 223rd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Swan River 6-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.40 32nd 171 81.3%
2005 77.19 28th 164 82.9%
2006 46.16 105th 146 28.1%
2007 46.24 99th 147 32.7%
2008 55.74 76th 149 49.0%
2009 70.34 29th 147 80.3%
2010 76.07 18th 156 88.5%
2011 76.29 22nd 161 86.3%
2012 52.56 95th 156 39.1%
2013 73.78 29th 159 81.8%
2016 63.07 22nd 81 72.8%
2021 66.59 59th 200 70.5%
2022 80.91 32nd 190 83.2%
2023 35.00 134th 187 28.3%
See the entire list of Montana Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Swan River 6-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 17 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 18
1992 24 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 25
1993 22 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 22
1994 26 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 26
1995 34 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 35
1996 34 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 35
1997 36 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 36
1998 37 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 37
1999 35 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 38
2000 35 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 36
2001 27 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 27
2002 31 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 33
2003 31 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 33
2004 41 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2005 42 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 44
2006 37 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2007 40 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2008 43 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2009 32 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 32
2010 36 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 36
2011 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 33
2012 34 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 35
2013 28 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 29
2014 21 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 24
2015 36 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 37
2016 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 43
2017 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45
2018 51 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 53
2019 37 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 39
2020 39 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 40
2021 31 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 33
2022 59 0 0 6 1 0 2 0 68
2023 69 0 0 6 1 0 3 0 79

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Swan River 6-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 18 1.8 10.0 11.1
1992 25 1.8 13.8 16
1993 22 2.7 8.1 27.3
1994 26 2.6 10.0 15.4
1995 35 2.9 12.1 25.7
1996 35 2.9 12.1 25.7
1997 36 3.1 11.6 16.7
1998 37 2.9 12.8 10.8
1999 38 2.6 14.6 21.1
2000 36 3.3 10.9 30.6
2001 27 3.4 7.9 11.1
2002 33 3.2 10.3 21.2
2003 33 3.2 10.3 21.2
2004 41 3.1 13.2 24.4
2005 44 3.1 14.2 31.8
2006 37 3.1 11.9 27
2007 40 2.5 16.0 27.5
2008 43 2.5 17.2 27.9
2009 32 2.3 13.9 6.3
2010 36 2.4 14.8 38.9
2011 33 3.0 10.7 51.5
2012 35 3.0 11.4 31.4
2013 29 2.6 11.0 31
2014 24 3.7 6.3 50
2015 37 4.0 9.2 43.2
2016 43 3.0 14.3 0
2017 45 3.8 11.8 0
2018 53 3.8 13.9 0
2019 39 3.7 10.4 15.4
2020 40 3.4 11.7 n/a
2021 33 3.6 9.1 n/a
2022 68 3.6 18.8 n/a
2023 79 4.5 17.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Swan River 6-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 18 1.8 10.0 11.1
1992 25 1.8 13.8 16
1993 22 2.7 8.1 27.3
1994 26 2.6 10.0 15.4
1995 35 2.9 12.1 25.7
1996 35 2.9 12.1 25.7
1997 36 3.1 11.6 16.7
1998 37 2.9 12.8 10.8
1999 38 2.6 14.6 21.1
2000 36 3.3 10.9 30.6
2001 27 3.4 7.9 11.1
2002 33 3.2 10.3 21.2
2003 33 3.2 10.3 21.2
2004 41 3.1 13.2 24.4
2005 44 3.1 14.2 31.8
2006 37 3.1 11.9 27
2007 40 2.5 16.0 27.5
2008 43 2.5 17.2 27.9
2009 32 2.3 13.9 6.3
2010 36 2.4 14.8 38.9
2011 33 3.0 10.7 51.5
2012 35 3.0 11.4 31.4
2013 29 2.6 11.0 31
2014 24 3.7 6.3 50
2015 37 4.0 9.2 43.2
2016 43 3.0 14.3 0
2017 45 3.8 11.8 0
2018 53 3.8 13.9 0
2019 39 3.7 10.4 15.4
2020 40 3.4 11.7 n/a
2021 33 3.6 9.1 n/a
2022 68 3.6 18.8 n/a
2023 79 4.5 17.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Swan River 6-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,163
2021 $10,455
2022 $5,238
2023 $7,504

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Swan River 6-8

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students3979
 102.6%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic16
 500%
Pacific Islander00
White3769
 86.5%
Two or More Races03


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Frequently Asked Questions about Swan River 6-8

Students who attend Swan River 6-8 usually go on to attend Bigfork High School

Students at Swan River 6-8 are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 79 students attended Swan River 6-8.

Swan River 6-8 ranks 134th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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